# Varlion LW 8.8

> Round, even balance. Above average for comfort, handling and forgiveness, below for power. Made for beginners. Check if it suits your game.

- URL: https://padell.io/rackets/varlion/lw-8-8/
- Last updated: 2026-10-26
- Language: en
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[Rackets](https://padell.io/rackets/) · [Varlion](https://padell.io/brands/varlion/) · LW

- **Shape**: Round
- **Weight**: Not published
- **Balance**: Even
- **Core**: EVA

Lowest price

**€ 117.96** at PadelShop.com · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 04:09 (2026-11-14)

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The short answer

A control racket: easy to place the ball, forgiving when you hit off-centre. Less punch on smashes. Made for beginners.

Worked out from the published specs. No editorial review yet.

Strong at

- Easy to place the ball
- Forgiving on off-centre hits
- Gentle on the arm

Less strong at

- Less punch on smashes
- Limited spin generation from smooth face texture
- Low power ceiling and limited passive stability under pace

## How it plays

- **Control**: 8.0 above average▲
- **Power**: 3.0 below average▼
- **Comfort**: 7.0 above average▲
- **Handling**: 6.0 above average▲
- **Forgiveness**: 7.5 above average▲
- **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below

A control racket: easy to place the ball, forgiving when you hit off-centre. Less punch on smashes.

## Specifications

- **Shape**: Round [Big sweet spot low in the face: control and margin](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/)
- **Balance**: Even according to the brand Even: quick at the net, enough in the smash
- **Face**: Fiberglass
- **Core**: EVA Medium hard: the middle ground
- **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow
- **Surface**: Flat
- **Frame**: Bidirectional carbon and fiberglass tubular

Not published by the brand: weight, head size, handle

Specs from padelnuestro.com · checked 14 October 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Varlion%20LW%208.8)

## Price history

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## What reviewers say

[**padel.how** 7.0 “I would choose it for manageable movement and placement, not on a guaranteed core-hardness or temperature threshold.” Plus 1 more review from this source · Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/varlion-lw-8-8-2025-2026-review/)

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## Questions before you buy

**Is the LW 8.8 worth the money right now?**

Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours.

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**What is the closest alternative?**

The Babolat Stima Spirit plays most alike. Differences: handling +1.5. Today: € 129.95.

[Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-stima-spirit-vs-varlion-lw-8-8/)

**Who should not buy it?**

Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 3.0/10).